Moving Tips – Don’t Pay for Boxes

Boxes are the building blocks of moving, which is why many moving companies charge exorbitant prices for them.

Buying boxes is simply unnecessary when there are so many ways to get them for free:

• Bring empty boxes from your office or workplace; printer-paper boxes are strong and large enough for most items.
• Ask friends who have recently moved or post a request on your social networks.
• Ask at your local liquor store; boxes strong enough to hold glass bottles of rum or vodka can certainly handle your knickknacks.
• Check outside behind mid-sized stores.
• Places like Lowes and Home Depot will generally have lots of large boxes (hello appliances!), but because of the nature and leadership of large stores, sometimes it can be difficult to get to them. You may have better luck at a locally-owned small hardware store where the staff is more autonomous and likely will be happy to get out of breaking the boxes down.
• Prior to your move, ask your local grocer when their shipments come in. If you can arrange to show up that day, you’ll hit the jackpot of free used boxes. Banana and apple boxes are great because they are solid, but they do have gaps to allow fruit to breathe. Be considerate about what you pack in them!